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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,314

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $20,086

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,056

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $18,299

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSSEA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $23,240 $25,740 $42,600 $59,300
Base Invoice $22,031 $24,446 $39,618 $55,150
Heated front seats 225   450  
iPod integration 199 199    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Heated front seats 199   419  
iPod integration 176 176    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     443 443
Options (change) 424 199 925 475
Options (change) 375 176 862 443
Destination 650 640 875 875
Total Price $24,314 $26,579 $44,400 $60,650
Total Invoice $23,056 $25,262 $41,355 $56,468

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen New Beetle S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,561
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,153
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSSEA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine150hp I5150hp I5211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM5T6CVT-8S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$24,314$26,579$44,400$60,650
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-5,525-9,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,314$25,029$38,875$51,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$715$0$12,275
Total Invoice$23,056$25,262$41,355$56,468
Adjustments for Features0-1,473-5,146-8,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,056$23,789$36,209$47,623
Cost Above Minimum$0$733$0$11,414

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleA5 / S5A5 / S5
TrimSSEA5 2.0TS5 3.0T
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
7-speed automated manual   $1200
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker $300$300$300
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
iPod integration$100$100 $100
SD Card slot  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$375$1,925$5,900$9,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$5,525$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,473-5,146-8,845

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Audi A5 / S5

Model Year20082012
ModelNew BeetleA5 / S5
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.8 in108.3 in
Length161.1 in182.1 in
Width67.9 in73.0 in
Height59.1 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,165 lb.4,001 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room42.1 in46.9 in
Row 2 Legroom31.5 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume5.0 ft310.2 ft3

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